The Back Room
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2025
70
Score
Going back to 2022, The Back Room has seven inspections in the public record. On Jul 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Apopka average 78, so The Back Room trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 18, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared AHI TUNA rare on menu - not identified as a raw product
02B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust by mop sink
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing at entrance to kitchen by fryer
36-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooker across from hot holding unit soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler holding vegetables, shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
70
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing on cooks line
36-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink
29-18-4
Basic - Faucet/handle at plumbing fixture on cooks line in poor repair
29-09-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid on cheese in reach in cooler on line cracked - operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Desert cooler has standing water **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
74
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow cleaner hanging at bar not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by dish machine - outlet cover broken, exposing hole in wall
36-24-5
Basic - Hot water handle missing at plumbing fixture broken to hand sink on cooks line
29-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in desert cooler
29-49-6
67
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (1) #10 can mandarin oranges dented
01B-01-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator serves seared AHI TUNA, CHEF called distributor, parasite destruction was emailed **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with handout **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with handout, current employees working signed and dated form **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provide training for (1) employee
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Magical dining menu has no consumer advisory on the menu, provided operator with consumer advisory **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork belly in walk-in-cooler from,previous day not dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottles in dining room not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy grease and food debris under fryers
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven cooks line soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sautee box on line has water in cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease build up on wall behind broiler Wall soiled at mop sink
36-27-5
33
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with hand out **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with handout
11-26-1
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing by dish machine
29-18-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under fryers **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on bolinase sauce
14-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer by dish machine soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed floor by warewashing area
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind dish machine Wall soiled mop sink
36-27-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled
22-08-4
52
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Back Room last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Back Room on file is from Jul 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Back Room?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Back Room.
How does The Back Room compare to other restaurants in Apopka?
The Back Room most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Apopka average of 78.
Has The Back Room's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Back Room have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Back Room means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Back Room inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Back Room is inspected around three times per year on average.
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